Director, Development & Operations

CSBio is a peptide contract manufacturing founded in 1993. Our initial products were a complete line of automated synthesizers for manufacturing and process development, with a focus on cGMP production. In 1994, we opened our custom peptide facility and began producing high quality compounds for research organizations and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. In 2004, we opened our peptide production facility in Menlo Park, CA and in 2014, we expanded our production capability through the addition of a new, state of the art building dedicated to cGMP peptide production. In 2017, we passed a FDA inspection and were recommended to be approved for commercial drug substance manufacturing. In 2023, we added additional cGMP clinical production capacity in Milpitas, CA.

We are seeking a qualified individual to join us as the Director of Development & Operations. This role is responsible for leading all commercial and business cross-functional development. They will develop and execute near-term, mid-term, and long-term commercial strategies to drive growth and profitability for the business, and will act as the central architect of the development, articulation, and execution of the ongoing strategic direction of the business. In addition, the Director will aggregate new ideas for products and services, and will translate them into industry-leading offerings.

This position reports to the CEO.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Identify and develop offerings that the best chance of creating new value for the company's clients
• Create business cases for the proposed new offerings by working closely with technical subject matter experts and ensuring business plans and technical development plans are aligned
• Ensure business cases are communicated and approved as required
• Manage high-level proposals and map technology landscape
• Lead the market intelligence, presenting data with the team and executive leadership for targets and leads
• Ensure teams are well placed to develop and maintain a strong understanding of the commercial landscape through harnessing competitor and market intelligence input
• Evaluate partnerships and subsequent deal structures
• Spearhead marketing strategy and ensure successful execution in close partnership with cross-functional departments
• Define and track measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress on the strategic plan
• Manage day-to-day execution of projects as the company establishes necessary commercial and operational capabilities in order to act on the agreed strategic plan
• Develop a team to drive initiatives and support commercial execution
• Perform other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years experience in marketing or product/category/portfolio management
• Global experience required, financial and operational background strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in market expansion with strong commercial execution
• Demonstrated experience in financially-driven planning, analysis, and strategic thinking
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, innovative, high-principled, and values-driven
• Strong business acumen, with excellent track record of execution and goal achievement
• Excellent written and verbal communication, active listening, and cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Able to develop and implement global business strategies
• Able to work effectively both globally and cross-functionally
• Able to understand financial impacts of plans, decisions, and actions
• Able to build effective teams, set direction, get commitment from employees, and facilitate change
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with excellent analytical skills and advanced database, Excel, and PowerPoint capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance
• 401k with matching up to 10%
• Flexible PTO policy
• Carpool, clean air vehicle, and cell phone reimbursement
• Employee rewards and recognition program

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree